Executive Director, Sr. Human Resources Business Partner

University of Miami • Miami, FL

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About The Position

The University of Miami is seeking a qualified candidate to join the executive leadership team as a representative of the talent and people agenda. This role combines deep functional expertise in human resources and talent strategies with a thorough understanding of business operations to inform solutions and plans. The successful candidate will lead the planning for current and future human capital needs, diagnose people and engagement issues, and implement innovative HR practices to enhance organizational capabilities. Responsibilities include coaching leaders, participating in talent identification and succession planning, and providing expert counsel on HR aspects of structural changes. The role also involves collaborating with HR Centers of Excellence to design solutions that meet organizational needs and ensuring compliance with university policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Ability to direct, manage, implement, and evaluate department operations.
• Ability to establish department goals and objectives that support the strategic plan.
• Ability to effectively plan, delegate and/or supervise the work of others.
• Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.

Responsibilities

• Functions as a member of the client's executive leadership team representing the talent/people agenda.
• Combines deep functional expertise in human resources and talent strategies with in-depth knowledge of business operations to inform solutions and plans.
• Leads the planning for current and future human capital needs (e.g., workforce planning, talent reviews and succession planning).
• Diagnoses people, talent, and engagement issues and opportunities. Identifies root causes and designs and implements interventions.
• Identifies themes and drives systemic thinking to influence people and talent decisions and practices.
• Coaches' leaders and provides actionable developmental feedback to enhance impact and effectiveness.
• Enhances leadership team effectiveness and capabilities through individual and group interventions.
• Participates in talent identification, development, and succession planning for key leader roles.
• Educates leaders on effective change management practices and embeds change strategies into people/talent plans.
• Provides expert counsel on HR aspects of structure changes from design to implementation.
• Works with leaders to ensure operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Facilitates information sharing/knowledge of clients with HR Centers of Excellence to inform organization-wide solutions.
• Collaborates with HR Centers of Excellence to design solutions to client/organizational needs.
• Represents the voice of the customer as a key stakeholder for HR programs and initiatives.
• Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree